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Oxalis 'Ute'

sorrel 'Ute'

A herbaceous perennial with greyish-green, fleshy, divided foliage emerging in mid-spring. Pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in the summer

Synonyms
Oxalis enneaphylla 'Ute'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green
Summer Pink Grey Silver Green
Autumn Grey Silver Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Oxalidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

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